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Meaning of Set
The primary meaning of the word "Set" is to put something in a particular position or location.
Definitions
- To put something in a particular position or location
- To fix or determine something, such as a price, time, or limit
- To arrange or organize something, such as an object, a system, or a plan
- To establish or institute something, such as a rule, a procedure, or a habit
- To put someone in a particular role or position
Etymology of Set
The word "Set" comes from Old English "settan", which is derived from Proto-Germanic "satjan" and Proto-Indo-European "sed-", both meaning "to sit" or "to put"
The word has been used in English since the 9th century, with various meanings and uses developing over time, including its use as a verb, noun, and adjective
Example Uses
- She set the table for dinner
- The company will set a new policy next month
- The sun sets over the ocean
- He set a new record in the marathon
- The teacher set the students a difficult task